Iron Theft Follows Mix of Claims and Court Action
A Montana Iron Works theft case prompts county attorney to report stolen scrap iron valued at a few dollars but feared to escalate. Judge Leslie closes part of the Fitchett suit for possession and rent with arguments stretching beyond publication. Christina Hansen pursues her missing children, declaring fearlessness despite her claims tainted by family estrangements. An estate appraisal in McNamara's estate totals 18441.07 with distributions for household goods, furniture, and promissory notes. Rodgers vs Newton case is listed as settled.
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William Read
Montana
BF. Fitchett
Silver Bow Meat Company
Leslie
William J. McNamara
Clinton
Clark
The Maki Cutting Case Goes to Preliminary Hearing
In Harrington court this afternoon State vs Jacob Maki and Jacob Jeniksela proceeds on second degree assault charges. Con Maki was slashed in the leg during a poker game at the Golden Gate saloon on East Park street after a dispute over a jackpot. Jeniksela and Maki were arrested. Jeniksela says he acted in self defense as Con Maki allegedly attacked first. The examination was not completed when press time reached.
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Jacob Miki
Jacob Jeniksela
Jeniksela
Con Maki
Con Malkii
Jacob Maki
Maki
Inter Mountain
Market moves push Boston and Montana stock near 400 mark
Boston and Montana stock opened near 360 and surged to 872 within an hour, then closed at 375. Butte and Boston opened at 91, touched 95, and closed at 93. Parrot opened 4314, rose to 45, then ended at 42. Utah Consolidated, where Boston and Montana holds a major stake, opened at 447 and closed at 46.
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Boston
Montana
Butte
Parrot
Utah Consolidated
Copper price history hints at rising demand and future stability
A historical analysis notes copper averaged 1% cents in the decade to 1898 with a low of 0.85 cents, while 187-1888 averaged 19.27 cents with extremes from 10 to 450 cents. It suggests prices may settle lower long term as demand grows, though present supply limits curb decline and production rises slowly.
Copper Market Shows Strong Demand and Revised Averages
Engineering and Mining Journal notes a strong copper market with high manufacturing demand and sold-out early delivery. It reports revised January averages after rapid price moves, details on Lake copper, electrolytic copper forms, and London market shifts from early highs to closing levels.
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Engineering and Mining Journal
Butte Building Postmaster Receives Mantle Telegram
Senator Mantle reports Washington telegram about the Butte public building bill. House committee progress blocked by filibuster delaying the report, with a special order needed for action. speaker favorable, Mercer optimistic it will pass. Also notes a lost brown and white dog named Tramp and a rental ad for furnished rooms on East Mercury Street.
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Washington, D. C
Geo
W. Irvin
Butte City
Mont
Butte
House
Eyery
Mercer
Mantle
Mary Vruman
South Dakota Street
Infant Deaths and Notices Reported in Local Briefs
The infant son of Mr and Mrs W P Murphy died yesterday and the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Davies of 712 South Colorado street died this morning. The funeral of Mrs Dennis Lynch occurred this afternoon with services at the church. Grand masque at Renshaw hall on February 19. No unmasking. Tickets one dollar at Joe Harmon's 123 North Main. James Wall a laborer died today. he worked for Harkins on the High Ore railroad contract and owned mining property in the Silver Star district. Henry Cohen died at the poor farm this morning, the first Jewish person to die on Silver Bow county records. He came from Nevada about five years ago. Funeral services will be held at Sherman’s Undertaking rooms at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
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Dennis Lynch
Churen
Grand Bar
Renshaw Hall
Joe Harmon
North Main
James Wall
Wall
Harkins
Silver Star
Henry Cohen
Cohen
Silver Bow County
Montana
Nevada
Sherman
Helena Visitors And Travel Notes Mention Local Figures
Personal mention of C. Freeman of Helena in town. Frank Bair and wife of Alice Montana visiting Butte. Hon. Patrick Carney of Waterloo departed for home. Judge Sherwood, mining in Sand Creek country, in town. Mrs Mei’loskey to Anaconda for visits until March 1.
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C. Freeman
Helena
Frank Bair
Alice
Mont
Butte
Patrick Carney
Waterloo
Judge Sherwood
Sand Creek
Mei‘loskey
Anaconda
Officials and civic figures visit the city
Madison county attorney M. M. Duncan and W. J. Ennis of Ennis are in the city. Yellowstone county political figure Hon. C. F. Goddard of Billings is also in town. R. W. Collins and daughter Mrs. M. B. Spencer of Anaconda returned home yesterday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Reid of 820 South Main Street.
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M. M. Duncan
Madison County
W. J. Ennis
Ennis
C. F. Goddard
Billings
Yellowstone County
R. W. Collins
M. B. Spencer
Anaconda
Charles
A. Reid
South Main Street
Money, Bonds and Markets Update From New York
Money nominally 2 2 y, sterling exchange firm. Demand and certificates quoted at 4.84 and 4.84 percent for sixty days. Bar silver at 59 percent. Mexicans at 47 44. Governments steady with 3a WT new 4s and ree. coupons noted.
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New York
New York Stock Market Opens Largely Steady
Opening prices showed a mixed but generally steady start with little change in overall market. Independent movements produced notable strength and weakness in leading shares while the market remained sluggish and showed an easier tendency.
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New York
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Montana ‘Iron Works
Mrs. Hanson
Fitchett
Christina Hansen
Deadwood
South Dakota
Edmund Hugo
Giseke
County Attorney's Office
Wyoming Street
William Rodgers
Isaac Newton
Standa Goods
Lcase
White Front
Main St
Thos
F. Courtney
Phoenix Harness Shop
Raat
Coven Ranch
E. Holt
Judge
Dalys
London
India
Dr. Wix
Irvin
Senator Mantle
East Mercury Street
Colorado Street
W. P. Murphy
Pinder
Inter Mountain Office
J. L. Davies
South
York
Park Street
Melton
Chinchilla
Frizz
Astrakaur
Boy’s Clothing Department
Orty
Strong
Chayadere
Epon
Spaeceeereer
Shady Brook
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